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Polehampton Family History

Polehampton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hampton, Plimpton, Lampton, Frampton, Wollaston, Champion, Rampton

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Where is the Polehampton family from?

You can see how Polehampton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polehampton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Polehampton families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Polehampton's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Polehampton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polehampton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Polehampton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Polehampton. 75% of Polehampton women worked as a Private Means.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    25%

What Polehampton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Polehampton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polehampton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 116 immigration records available for the last name Polehampton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Polehampton. For the veterans among your Polehampton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polehampton lifespan?

Average Polehampton life expectancy in 1982 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polehampton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polehampton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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